zstd ☆
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Description:
Zstandard is a real-time compression algorithm
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compression zstd utility developer-tools facebook
Install: brew install zstd
About:
Zstandard, or zstd, is a fast lossless compression algorithm developed by Facebook. It provides a high compression ratio comparable to traditional tools while achieving speeds significantly faster than zlib. The library features a large range of compression trade-offs via dictionary training and compression levels.
Key Features:
  • Real-time compression algorithm with high throughput
  • Large compression ratio flexibility via 1-22 levels
  • Dictionary compression for small data sizes
  • Zlib compatible API for easy integration
Use Cases:
  • Compressing large datasets and database backups
  • Optimizing web asset delivery (CSS/JS)
  • Log file archiving and rotation
  • Network traffic compression
Alternatives:
  • gzip – Zlib-based; generally slower and lower ratio than zstd
  • xz – Higher compression ratio but much slower; not suitable for real-time
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 3, 2026 9:51am 1 REVISION_ONLY 511f06df
Sep 10, 2025 9:20am 0 VERSION_BUMP 68db190f
Sep 16, 2024 7:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4a15025f
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